Whisky Galore!

Overview

Set against the backdrop of World War II, Whisky Galore! recounts the remarkable true story of the S/S Politician, which sank off the coast of Eriskay, Outer Hebrides, on February 5, 1941. Bound for Jamaica from Liverpool, the ill-fated ship was loaded with 250,000 bottles of whisky. As news of the wreck spread, locals descended to salvage as many bottles as possible before authorities could intervene. The legend endures, with occasional discoveries of whisky bottles still surfacing on the shores, adding to the island's lore and the allure of this spirited tale.